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2006 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration VT55FNW
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 06 Jan 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 101,050 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- front windows tinted but not currently effecting drivers view.
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
8 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 101,048 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high Neither internal nor manual adjusters readily operable. unable to lower. (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- front windows tinted but not currently effecting drivers view.
13 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 95,725 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2026 8 Jun 202620 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 89,796 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake caliper anti rattle spring missing
20 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 89,796 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake caliper anti rattle spring missing
4 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 82,557 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
4 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 77,077 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
4 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 77,077 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 69,427 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 63,967 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2021 8 Jun 202618 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 63,965 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
7 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 63,995 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect broken inside (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
4 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 61,016 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 61,016 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,164 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 50,829 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread loose (6.3.1d)
4 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 50,829 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt twisted badly (5.2.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread loose (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt twisted (5.2.2a)
8 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,607 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2016 8 Jun 20268 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 42,607 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
26 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 39,955 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 37,100 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2015 8 Jun 202611 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,797 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,058 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2013 8 Jun 202612 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,411 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2012 8 Jun 202623 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 18,477 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2011 8 Jun 20269 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 13,964 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2010 8 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
VT55FNW was registered on 2006-01-31
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